Bentley Continental GT, GTC Series 51 ready for Frankfurt

Bentley will be launching ‘Series 51’ versions of its Continental GT and GTC at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Series 51 cars are  based on standard Continental models but will feature exterior and interior design tweaks aimed at adding more exclusivity and individuality to the already highly distinguished marque.

Named after the first year Bentley officially [...]

Volkswagen ponders Porsche Panamera platform

While the board of Volkswagen AG may have already voted to axe the Panamera from the Porsche line-up post merger, a report published by Edmunds today has said the four-door coupe’s platform will be used by at least one of the company’s other premium brands.

With so little clarification available we’re left wondering as to [...]

Video: Bentley Mulsanne goes under the hammer

Porsche merged into Volkswagen

German sports car maker, Porsche, will be merged into the Volkswagen group of companies following an all-night board meeting that sealed the fate of the company.

Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech tightened his grip over Porsche on Thursday after the company’s chief executive was ousted following a power struggle to keep Porsche independent.

Bentley to release new model at Pebble Beach

As Bentley Motors celebrated its 90th anniversary yesterday it has also confirmed that an all-new model will be revealed – and named – in August at the Pebble Beach Concours D’ Elegance in Monterey, California.

Founded by W.O. Bentley in 1919, the company’s first production car, the Three-litre was delivered in September 1921. Over the next [...]

Artist creates Pop Art on Bentley canvas

Brazilian artist Romero Britto has chosen an unlikely canvas for his latest exhibition entitled “Come to my World“ in Berlin, using a Bentley Continental GT on which to apply his latest artwork.

Bentley Motors had donated the Coupe to Britto and the result is one of the most unusual liveries ever conceived, boasting his trademark Pop [...]

Grand Bentley first teaser and video

Bentley has today teased at an all-new model which is set to debut later this year as the brand’s new luxury flagship.

With the Rolls-Royce Ghost set to compete with the Continental at the ‘low-end’ of the ultra-luxury market, Bentley is entering the premium stakes with the new Grand Bentley and has the Phantom range squarely [...]

2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

Bentley has added a new drop-top to its Australian line-up with the introduction of the new GTC Speed – the brand’s most powerful convertible ever.

Inspired by the legendary ‘Speed Models’ from the 1920s, the new GTC Speed boasts a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine which delivers 9 per cent more power and 15 per cent more [...]

2009 Bentley Continental Supersports

Bentley has finally unveiled its fastest; most powerful model ever – the 329km/h Continental Supersports.

The Supersports is capable of running on both petrol and biofuel, pioneering the use of FlexFuel technology in the luxury market and reaffirming the brand’s environmental commitment.

Bentley celebrates eight decades at Melbourne Motor Show

Not one but four Bentley Continentals will grace the Bentley stand at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show, echoing the four Bentleys at the very first Show in 1925.

Bentley is one of just four exhibitors remaining from 1925, along with Ford, Peugeot and Renault, to still be in business and exhibiting at the 2009 Show.

More details emerge on “The Extreme Bentley”

It doesn’t take long with the ‘net. A teaser video has just been released, giving various clues as to the drivetrain and shape of Bentley’s new flex-fuel monster.

Bentley’s teaser pic from yesterday gave little away, except for the fact that the new car will be a Continental based platform. But a quick scan through the [...]

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